anyone used whoopie slings? where can i get them in the uk? has anyone got any pics of them or any spare whoopie slings?
I have been looking at their site, http://whoopieslings.com/, that looks interesting. The suspension system is one I have not seen before, but looks doable, although I am not sure I would want to sleep in a hammock held up by a toggle... I would stick with a decent mountaineering crab for that part. They also do cammo webbing tape, that appeals to me
Have you looked at the SlapStrap system? I picked up a pair on here a while back & have been very happy with them, as they are so quick to use. I used to use knots but ended up on the floor a few times when they slipped, so the slap straps suit me better.
I have been looking at their site, http://whoopieslings.com/, that looks interesting. The suspension system is one I have not seen before, but looks doable, although I am not sure I would want to sleep in a hammock held up by a toggle... I would stick with a decent mountaineering crab for that part. They also do cammo webbing tape, that appeals to me
Have you looked at the SlapStrap system? I picked up a pair on here a while back & have been very happy with them, as they are so quick to use. I used to use knots but ended up on the floor a few times when they slipped, so the slap straps suit me better.
Fair Do's. I have been reading their site & watching their videos on the train home. There is more to this than meets the eye & I will have to get myself enlightened more on the dark arts of setting a hammock, so will have to look on the hammock forums some more. I like the idea of the load bearing ridge line & the ability to trim the hammock while you are in it. You learn something new every day on this forum...
Update: Thanks for the offer as well.
I just noticed you were thinking of using them for rigging the tarp, Trekking nut. Have a look at the nacra-prussics. Whoopie slings are overkill for a tarp IMO- The nacra prussics are a way of getting a constantly variable no knot very quick rig system for a tarp, without doubling up the lengths of braid.
sorry, found it... para cord prussik will acheive the same thing... pretty much what i do now anyway... the whoopie slings are just an experiment and me branching out, not something i actually intend to use long term. i know it sounds stupid. just the way it is.
I think the adjustment reference from the hammock is in one of Shugs' videos. I'll check and post a link if I remember rightly. I use the garda hitch too to hang my hammock using two carabiners at each end. I'm looking for a source of suitable rings in the UK that can carry the loading. Any suggestions?
Alan
I think the adjustment reference from the hammock is in one of Shugs' videos. I'll check and post a link if I remember rightly. I use the garda hitch too to hang my hammock using two carabiners at each end. I'm looking for a source of suitable rings in the UK that can carry the loading. Any suggestions?
Alan
You can pick them up in the hardware section at B&Q for a couple of quid. They need a bit of work with a file and some wet and dry but they're good and strong.